Zuhlke said that nobody in the athletic department would becommenting, and referred all inquiries to Pam Sheridan, WCUís Directorof Public Relations. But when contacted by phone, Sheridan declined toconfirm or deny whether Walkes had been suspended.

Walkes is in his 22nd season as the Golden Rams head coach. Hisall-time record of 208-180-30 (.533 percent) puts Walkes just 10 winsshy of his mentor, legendary coach Mel Lorback, on the schoolísall-time wins list.

In WCUís last outing on Saturday, the Rams were blanked 1-0 by PSACfoe Gannon, surrendering a goal in the 78th minute of action. It wasthe squadís fourth shutout of the season, and 10th in the last twoseasons. West Chester is currently 2-1-1 in the conference (3-4-2overall).